Popular media personality and on-air religious critic, Daddy Freeze, has shared in detail the emotional story behind why he stopped attending church. The outspoken broadcaster revealed that his painful experience during his divorce changed his perception of how religious institutions treat people who go through personal struggles.
Speaking candidly during an interview on the ‘With Chude’ podcast, Daddy Freeze recounted how his pastor, a man he once respected deeply, instructed him to start sitting at the back of the church following the breakdown of his marriage. According to him, that single moment marked a turning point in his faith journey and relationship with organized religion.
“When I was going through my divorce, I needed support, understanding, and compassion. Instead, I was met with judgment. My pastor told me, ‘You can still come to church, but you’ll have to sit at the back.’ That was a tough pill to swallow,” he shared emotionally.
Daddy Freeze explained that the church often treats divorcees and separated women as outcasts, making it difficult for them to continue worshipping freely. He said this culture of exclusion within religious spaces contributes to emotional distress and even tragedy among members who feel trapped in unhealthy relationships.
He further expressed concern that such attitudes may have played a role in the untimely death of gospel singer Osinachi, noting that many people remain in toxic marriages out of fear of judgment from their churches. “Divorcees and separated women are ostracized by the church. And I believe that’s one of the reasons why Osinachi died. The church won’t chase you away, but will they let you sing in the choir again? Will they let you lead prayers?” he asked rhetorically.
Reflecting on his own experience, the radio host admitted that he once had a close relationship with his pastor before the divorce. However, after his marriage ended, everything changed. “It happened to me personally. I was cool with my pastor. We were like family. But when the divorce came, suddenly I was made to feel like I didn’t belong anymore. That’s one of the reasons I distanced myself from church,” he explained.
To drive home his point, Daddy Freeze drew from scripture, referencing the biblical story of the woman at the well from John chapter 4. He compared his experience to the story, saying that even though the woman had been married five times and was living with a man who wasn’t her husband, Jesus still spoke to her with love and understanding. “That story gives me strength. I’ve only been divorced once, and yet the church made me feel unworthy,” he said.
Daddy Freeze emphasized that his message is not an attack on the church but a call for reform and compassion. He urged religious leaders to practice inclusivity and empathy rather than condemnation, noting that faith should be a source of healing, not shame.
He concluded by encouraging others who have faced rejection or judgment from religious institutions to hold onto their faith and relationship with God, saying that true spirituality is rooted in love, grace, and truth rather than appearances or social acceptance.
Through his testimony, Daddy Freeze continues to challenge long-held beliefs within the Christian community, advocating for a more humane and understanding approach to issues of divorce, relationships, and personal redemption.